Alttann (Train Station): Departures and guide

Travel to Alttann train station from Wolfegg city center

Wolfegg is a German town in the district of Ravensburg, Barden Wurttemberg. Towns that surround Wolfegg include Bad Waldsee, Weingarten, and Amtzell. The city is well-known for Wolfegg Castle, which is the home of the Princes of Waldburrrg-Wolfegg. The Alttann train station serves Wolfegg city and it is fewer than two miles (three kilometers) from the city center. It offers connections to many popular hubs such as Karlsruhe Hbf, Memmingen, Stuttgart Hbf, and Zurich Hb.

What is the best way to get to the train station from the city center

The means of transportation between Wolfegg city center and the Alttann train station include buses, taxis, bicycles, and pedestrian thoroughfares. Taking a bus will be the best option since it is more convenient when compared with the rest. The only bus operating between these two points is the Rb 22 888 Aulendorf and its run by DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee. The nearest bus station is Wolfegg and it's located right across the street, Gastholf Jager. Travelers can easily walk from the city center to the Wolfegg bus station. The bus runs from this station and stops at the Alttann bus stop. For here, the train station is on the left-hand side. 

How far is it from the city center to the train station? 

The distance between central Wolfegg and the Alttann train station depends on the kind of transportation used to move between the two points. In a taxi, the distance is two and a half miles (four kilometers) and takes five minutes. On a bus, the distance is slightly less than two miles (almost three kilometers), and it takes three minutes - two minutes on a non-stop bus - and a one-minute walk to the station itself. On foot, the shortest distance between the two points is two miles (three kilometers) via Muhlenstrabe. It takes 43 minutes to arrive at the station. Finally, the shortest cycling distance to the Alttann train station is two and a half miles (four kilometers) via Alttanner Street and L316 with total travel time adding up to 15 minutes to access the station. Several other train stations connect to the city center. They include Kiblegg, Bad Waldsee, Bad Wurzach, and Mochenwangen. Kiblegg is the closest of the four, and the distance between Wolfegg city center and the station is four miles (seven kilometers), and it takes five minutes to reach it by bus. The distance between the city center and the Bad Waldsee station is eight miles (13 kilometers) and it takes 10 minutes by bus. From Wolfegg city center to Mochenwangen it is 21 miles (34 kilometers) and it takes 36 minutes to get there on public transport. There is no bus operating between Wolfegg city center and Bad Wurzach, but the shortest taxi ride is nine miles (14 kilometers), and it takes 16 minutes.

How accessible is the train station for those with limited mobility?

The Alttannan train station has a lot to offer to passengers with limited mobility. Any passenger who needs limited mobility services can contact the mobility service center from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday to Friday and from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. during weekends and on holidays. Passengers can request ad-hoc support at the station, but it is recommended to request these services at least 24 hours before the train departure. For those traveling outside Germany, they should request the service 28 hours before the train departure. Passengers with limited mobility can also rely on traveler aid societies that are provided in the station. The aid personnel provide immediate and free help to passengers with severe difficulties without the need to impose any preconditions and advance notifications. They usually accompany the passenger to the parking lot, which is free of charge for passengers with limited mobility.

Local tips: the train station points of interest

Travelers have quite a few points of interest to consider near the Alttann train station. The first place to consider is the Farmhouse Museum Allgau-Obershwaben Wolfegg. This site showcases the cultural history of numerous historical farmhouses in Upper Swabia and the Western Allgau region. Apart from the farmhouse exhibitions, visitors get a chance to learn their history, get a guided tour, and go through hands-on programs. Another must-visit site close to the train station is Schloss Wolfegg (Wolfegg castle), which is a renaissance castle. The castle serves as the ancestral seat of the Waldburg- Wolfegg family, which they still own to this day. The building contains four wings arranged in a rectangular shape with towers in every corner. A visit to the castle is not guaranteed every time since it is not open to the public. However, it is opened once or twice a year and the lucky visitors usually get the opportunity to participate in a guided tour around the castle. Finally, any car enthusiast would not miss visiting the Auto Museum-Wolfegg. The museum showcases exotic car models that span from the 60s, 70s, and 80s.